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WEIGHT-DRIVEN CLOCK [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells
CONT

Weight-driven clocks, as the name suggests, are mechanical clocks powered by falling weights that hang on a chain or cable. With the aid of gravity, the weights are pulled down slowly, typically in a period of 7 days. After which, the weights go back up. The chain or cable holding the weight needs to be manually pulled up or wound using a crank to start another cycle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie
DEF

Horloge dont le rouage est mû par la chute régulièrement ralentie d'un poids.

Spanish

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